Coronavirus travel restrictions around the world: A country-by-country list

As the world works to slow the spread of coronavirus, countries have imposed a variety of travel restrictions.

The measures range from suspending international flights and banning travelers from impacted countries, to requiring citizens or foreign nationals to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.

Government officials across the globe say the travel bans are critical to containing the rapidly spreading coronavirus. Worldwide, more than 14,600 people have died from the virus, and more than 336,000 have been infected, according to Johns Hopkins data. In the U.S. alone there are more than 33,200 confirmed cases with the death toll at 417.

The Dominican Republic has suspended all flights to and from Europe, China, Korea and Iran. The ban went into effect March 16 and will last at least one month. The country has also suspended all cruise arrivals.

South America

On March 13, interim President Jeanine Añez suspended all flights to and from Europe.

Paraguay

The country canceled flights from Asunción to Madrid, which is the only direct route into Europe, until March 31.

Europe

European Union

President Ursula von der Leyen announced March 16 on Twitter that she was restricting all nonessential travel to the European Union for 30 days. Exemptions include family members of European nationals, diplomats, "essential staff" that are addressing the coronavirus spread and people transporting goods.

Australia

Asia

China

People traveling to Beijing, Shaghai, Guangdong province and Sichuan province will be quarantined for 14 days in a Chinese facilityif they have recently visited countries with "severe outbreaks" such as South Korea, Japan, Iran and Italy.

India

The country has suspended all existing visas until April 15. And as of March 16, travelers from the European Union, the European Free Trade Association, Turkey or United Kingdom were banned from entering India. Officials added Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia to that list on March 17.

Japan is planning to expand this ban to include foreign nationals who have recently been to 73 countries, including the U.S., Canada, South Korea, China and most of Europe, state-owned broadcast network NHK reported March 30. (Currently, people who have been to the U.S. and Europe are subject to a 14-day quarantine at designated facilities and may not use public transportation.)

Travelers who have been in the United States in the past 14 days are subject to "self-monitoring and reporting requirements" upon arriving in Thailand. Additionally, travelers from Iran, Italy, China, Korea, Hong Kong and Macao must submit proof to their airline at check-in that they tested negative for coronavirus. They must also show proof of a health insurance policy with coverage of at least $100,000.

Middle East

Israel

As of March 12, foreign nationals are banned from entering the country. The government will make an exception for foreigners who can prove they have a place where they can self-quarantine for two weeks. However, that exception does not include foreign nationals from China, South Korea, Thailand, Italy, Macao, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and Egypt.

Africa

South Africa

The country has imposed a travel ban on foreign nationals from "high-risk countries" including the United States, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom and China. Officials expanded the ban to include France and Switzerland.

Kenya

The Ministry of Health in Kenya announced on Twitter on March 15 that the country was banning all travelers from countries that have reported coronavirus cases.